OTTAWA – The National Research Council says it's not surprised at a survey that says three out of five employees at the federal government’s scientific research agency are frustrated by decisions made by senior management.

OTTAWA – Small businesses and a union representing professional public servants are raising fresh questions about the value and security of a federal government deal that is now underway with Bell Canada – worth up to $400 million over seven years – to restructure email services.

OTTAWA – The federal government will cut $2.6 billion in spending and nearly 5,000 jobs from its science-focused departments between 2013 and 2016, says a report released Thursday by a union representing government scientists and professionals.

OTTAWA — Federal Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea has told Parliament that her department discarded up to 84,000 items from seven libraries across the country, spending nearly $23,000 in what it has described as a “culling” process.

OTTAWA – The Harper government has given Parliament notice it plans to table legislation Wednesday that would prohibit public servants from creating unnecessary rules and red tape that cost businesses money.

OTTAWA — Following a weekend explosion on a natural gas pipeline in southeastern Manitoba, opposition critics are accusing the Harper government of putting oil industry interests ahead of public safety by failing to enforce rules and laws.